Tech-EKG - T6010 at SSM Health

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MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand

Regular

Job Highlights:

Schedule 3pm-11:30pm Monday - Friday. No Weekends.

Job Summary:

Performs standard 12-lead EKGs and rhythm strips, using computerized electrocardiographs. Maintains appropriate patient and departmental records, including posting of interpreted tests in the patient medical record and patient charges. Maintains and promotes Hospital service standards.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements:

POSITIONS ACCOUNTABILITIES AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA (% of time)

Essential Functions:  The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:

Position Accountabilities

1) Performs standard 12 lead EKG using computerized electrocardiograph.  (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8) 35%

Criteria

A) Completes job duties within a required time frame, according to established schedules or requirements of workflow.

B) Performs routine testing with less than 1 % QC errors.

C) Ensures timely retrieval or records and information.

D) Keeps department supervisor apprised of departmental problems.

2) Performs rhythm strips using computerized electrocardiograph  (1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8) 5%

Criteria

A) Completes job duties within a required time frame, according to established schedules or requirements of workflow.

B) Performs routine testing with less than 1% QC errors.

3) Retrieves stored EKGs and transfers data to the Muse (1, 2, 3, 5, 6) 10%

Criteria

A) Retrieves and organizes appropriate data from records and files.

B) Retrieves stored EKGs from floor machines via diskette.

C) Transfers stored EKGs from diskettes to the Muse.

4) Edits and retrieves EKGs and reports (1, 2, 3, 5, 6)   20%

Criteria

A) Edits EKG reports after physician review using the MUSE editor and appropriate acronyms.

B) Prints final report and files in patient’s chart.

C) Stores, retrieves and prints EKGs as requested.

           

5) Charges, credits, and reconciles EKG charges (1, 2, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Edits EKG charges as necessary.

B) Enters charges for EKGs.

C) Enters EKG credits as needed.

D) Reconciles charges daily.

6) Processes EKG reports (1, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Posts interpreted EKGs in the patients’ medical records on the same day as editing.

B) Mails reports to outpatient and other locations on the same day as editing.

7) Assists in the Heart Station and Holter Laboratory as needed. 5%

Criteria

A) Hooks up Holter and cardiac event monitors as required.

B) Hooks up and discontinues telemetry monitors, changes electrodes, and complete paperwork.

C) Assists with typing over read reports and processing them as needed.

8) Safety/Infection Control:  Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines.

B) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards.

1. Maintains clutter free environment.

2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum.

3. Adheres to dress code.

C) Reports risk management concerns to the supervisor.

D) Adheres to policies regarding food or drinks in patient care areas.

E) Assumes responsibility for completing all hospital and department annual mandatory requirements.          

F) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.

9) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous and respectful manner.

(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)  5%

Criteria

A) Demonstrates care and courtesy.

1. Provides prompt, respectful and courteous service.

2. Responds to patient requests promptly.

3. Apologizes for delays or mix-ups.

B) Communicates effectively and maintains confidentiality.

1. Listens to patient or family concerns and addresses needs.

2. Explains procedures and all education in a manner that the patient and family understand.

3. Allows time for questions.

C) Demonstrates competence and collaboration.

1. Provides quality care in accordance to standards.

2. Shares knowledge with other departments to facilitate workflow and continuity.

D) Provides cost effective service.

1. Uses resources wisely.

2. Recommends changes in practice that increases efficiency and minimizes waste.

10) Performance Improvement (PI):  Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%

Criteria

A) Assists in developing departmental PI plan.

B) Collects PI data as assigned.

C) Participates in discussion of PI results.

D) Collaborates in developing and implementing action plans.

E) Participates in research activities of the department.

11) Age Appropriate Care:  Provides age-appropriate care to:

__X__ Adolescent   ___X__ Adult            __X___ Geriatric

Criteria          

A) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth and development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department.

B) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs.

C) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction.

D) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided.

E) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned.

12) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury. (1, 2, 4, 5, 8) <1%

A) Restraint Care

1) Is aware of restraint care criteria for St. Louis University Hospital.

B) Pain Management

1) Follows pain management plan of care, e.g.: repositioning, massage, immobilization, music therapy etc.

2) Reports patient complaints of pain to the nursing staff and/or physician.

C) Abuse Assessment

1) Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments.

2) Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician & Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultations (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation.

The following job accountabilities may be reassigned.

1) Filing of EKG reports into patient charts.

2) Review and credit duplicate charges for EKGs.

3) Obtain EKG reports as requested by Physicians and other ancillary departments.

DISCLAIMER:  Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Rationale for Essential Functions

1) The performance of this function is the reason the job exists.

2) There are limited employees among whom the performance of this function can be distributed.

3) This function occupies a great deal of the employee’s time.

4) This function is highly specialized. Employees are hired for the skill/ability to perform this function.

5) Failure to perform this function may have serious consequences.

6) The function was performed by past employees, and is performed by current employees.

7) Exposure to blood borne pathogens that require the use of protective equipment.

8) Exposure to tuberculosis that requires the use of protective equipment.

Job Specifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: High School or equivalent

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Training or experience performing EKGs;

REQUIRED COURSE: BLS

WORKING CONDITIONS: May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases.

Subject to electrical and radiant energy hazards. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Occasional prolonged standing/walking. Occasionally lifts, positions, pushes and/or transfers patients. Lifts supplies/equipment. Requires manual dexterity and mobility. Occasional reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, pulling 100+ pounds.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS   
 
State of Work Location: Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, Wisconsin

•     Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA)

    
 

Employee___________________________________________Date____________

Supervisor__________________________________________Date_____________

Manager: ___________________________________________Date_____________

Heart Services Administrator_____________________________Date_________

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. An individual working in their job classification must also perform specific tasks upon request by supervisor personnel. Furthermore, the duties and responsibilities for this job classification are subject to change at the discretion of the medical center.

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS 

• None

Work Shift:

Evening Shift (United States of America)

Employee

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